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darkening

[ US /ˈdɑɹkənɪŋ, ˈdɑɹknɪŋ/ ]
[ UK /dˈɑːkənɪŋ/ ]
NOUN
  1. changing to a darker color
ADJECTIVE
  1. becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
    the darkening sky

How To Use darkening In A Sentence

  • He overcomes its characteristic darkening during preparation by throwing in a carrot.
  • They pressed ahead, blundering into the woods through the darkening maze of trees and shrubs. Christianity Today
  • As I tucked into this steaming Bunter-sized platter out on the darkening waters, I swear I heard the seals give a loud bark of disapproval.
  • The cold white light blazed and the trees were very old and the bark of them was a crackling silver and a lurid darkening red. Times, Sunday Times
  • The cold white light blazed and the trees were very old and the bark of them was a crackling silver and a lurid darkening red. Times, Sunday Times
  • He looked up, concern darkening his young eyes.
  • The sun set and in the darkening light she lost sight of the larl. Christmas on Ganymede and Other Stories
  • She just hoped they would arrive before the ever-darkening clouds let loose with a soaking rain, sleet, or snow.
  • A thick cloud rolled rapidly across the sands , darkening the sky with a dense green haze.
  • I wake in a darkening room with a tickle in my arm.
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